T25UFO Posted June 21, 2020 Share #41 Posted June 21, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) 48 minutes ago, vedivv said: The 28mm on Q2 is a brilliant choice. I had Sony RX1 when it first came out, and could not use it as a travel camera because 35mm is not wide enough. As much as I prefer 35mm over 28mm for most shots, you can't make 35mm wider. Since I bought Q2, I have been pretty happy using it as the only camera in my travels and never regretting not having a second body/lens. I probably get into a lot of trouble saying this, but if I am carrying a second body, I much prefer carrying Sony A7R3 with a long prime lens (85/1.4 or 135/1.8). The 50mm crop on Q2 is generally good enough for me that I don't feel like carrying another FF body with a 50mm lens. I borrowed a 240 for a little, with 35 and 50 lux. It was unfortunate that the optical rangefinder was not calibrate and I missed focus at 50/1.4 a lot. Placed an order for M10-M and thinking about keeping the 50 lux "permanently" attached on it after optical calibration. Operating M bodies is such a joy, but they are not something I would use for vacations. Both 50 APO and 50 Summilux are brilliant on the M10-M. Different character but both deliver stunning results. You may not need to calibrate for the Mono - it's possible the 240 was out and not the lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Massimike Posted June 21, 2020 Share #42 Posted June 21, 2020 I like some of you guys thinking with the Q2 your having a complete set of Leica lenses because of the crop factor which is better on a Q2 than on the Q. But cropping has nothing to do with having a phisical 35, 50 or even 75, cropping is simply cropping and that’s all. The feature of “having” a 35, 50 or 75 is only a “marketing feature” Leica put on his camera as the “cropping feature” can virtually be done on any camera, period. I would not certainly buy a Q2 to have a 35 f1.7. My thought is selling the 28 asph cron and buy a Leica Q and then buy a 50 and a 21 to go even wider than the 28 to go with my M-P typ240. That’s what I would really like to do! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasserbrn Posted June 22, 2020 Share #43 Posted June 22, 2020 @Massimike I am sure its noting like having real primes. My thought is having a more portable camera that has autofocus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimike Posted June 22, 2020 Share #44 Posted June 22, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, nasserbrn said: @Massimike I am sure its noting like having real primes. My thought is having a more portable camera that has autofocus. Well in this case is something we are on the same boat. That’s why I would like to have a Q and keep the M with other lens as option. Edited June 22, 2020 by Massimike Correction 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucena Posted July 4, 2020 Share #45 Posted July 4, 2020 On 6/22/2020 at 9:14 AM, Massimike said: Well in this case is something we are on the same boat. That’s why I would like to have a Q and keep the M with other lens as option. I did it with the Q. But since I have the Q2 the M10 and gorgeous primes stayed home for months. The Q2 covers all my needs, personal and pro. So... I sold M10 and lenses... no regrets. Each one has to test and do according to his way of shooting, taste and priorities... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 4, 2020 Share #46 Posted July 4, 2020 4 hours ago, Lucena said: I did it with the Q. But since I have the Q2 the M10 and gorgeous primes stayed home for months. The Q2 covers all my needs, personal and pro. So... I sold M10 and lenses... no regrets. Each one has to test and do according to his way of shooting, taste and priorities... I can whole heartedly agree. I came from Leica Q and moved to M (first M262 and the M246). It was a great journey and shooting M taught me a lot. But now, I’m full circle and back to Q (this time the Q-P with a Q Silver as back-up) and my M is up for sale. For me and my style of photography (everyday documentary of my life and the people close to me), the Q is the perfect camera and the better camera over the M. I truly feel that the Q is the modern day Oskar Barnack camera. And it is without a doubt my favorite camera of all time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted July 7, 2020 Share #47 Posted July 7, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) I've stuck with the original Q as it does everything I want and need. I nearly always print to A3 and even with slight cropping the results usually exceed my expectations. I must admit the Q2 is very tempting but the improvements, in my opinion, don't justify the financial outlay. If I didn't already have a Q then I would go for the Q2. https://photographybytomlane.com 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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